CEFR C1

sacrosanctity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being holy, sacred, or too important to be interfered with or harmed.

Examples

  • The sacrosanctity of the ancient temple was respected by all visitors.
  • They argued for the sacrosanctity of free speech, even for unpopular opinions.

Synonyms: sanctity, inviolability, sacredness, sanctitude